CVE-2008-3862

Stack-based buffer overflow in CGI programs in the server in Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.3 Patch 4 build 1367 and other builds before 1374, and 8.0 SP1 Patch 1…

published October 23, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
18%
Percentile
97.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A stack-based buffer overflow lurks in Trend Micro OfficeScan, and all it takes is a crafty HTTP POST to exploit it! 😱 Think of this vulnerability like an overstuffed suitcase at an airport check-in. If you pack too much (or the wrong items), the zipper fails, and suddenly your clothes are scattered everywhere, just like how an attacker can execute arbitrary code due to unchecked input! 🧳 If exploited, an attacker could gain the ability to run any code they desire on your server, potentially leading to a complete system compromise! This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control over the affected system.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an overstuffed suitcase at an airport check-in. If you pack too much (or the wrong items), the zipper fails, and suddenly your clothes are scattered everywhere, just like how an attacker can execute arbitrary code due to unchecked input! 🧳 This vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of crafted form data in CGI requests, allowing a remote attacker to send specially designed input that can overflow the stack and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain the ability to run any code they desire on your server, potentially leading to a complete system compromise! This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control over the affected system. To protect your systems, patch your Trend Micro OfficeScan to build 1374 or later for version 7.3, or to build 3110 or later for version 8.0 SP1. Regularly monitor your systems for updates and apply them promptly to maintain security. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software up to date to prevent any nasty surprises. 🌟

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.18406 · 97.2th percentile
Published
2008-10-23T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 21:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in CGI programs in the server in Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.3 Patch 4 build 1367 and other builds before 1374, and 8.0 SP1 Patch 1…
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